[MoparOhio]

Wow... I guess they aren't going to put a lot of time and money into making changes to the CHallenger.

 

[MoparOhio]

I feel certain this won't happen. I think Fiat/Chrysler/Dodge will move from a MB based platform to a smaller Fiat based platform to introduce a Cuda model. This is in keeping with the industry, as it's been confirmed that the next generation Camaro will also be moving to a smaller platform. Additionally, I don't think a Cuda will be a true retro model like the Challenger, but a new model with some retro styling cues like the Charger.

The one problem is that the 'Cuda name is it belongs with Plymouth. Dodge 'Cuda just seems wrong... and doesn't flow well if you ask me. The only way I see them doing a 'Cuda is a very short run of a Limited Edition numbered cars in a handful of colors and as an SRT-8 or with a Viper V10 under the hood is all.

 

[MoparOhio]

Why not Chrysler 'Cuda.....

I just don't think the new Chrysler Management team will put a high performance retro sports car into the Chrysler lineup. They have targeted Dodge as the sporty division and Chrysler as the higher end upscale division. The Prowler was a different animal as they folded Plymouth and instead of killing the car they simply rebadged it.

I just don't see a 'Cuda at all for more than a very short run if they do it. Kind of like they did the '10 Mopar Challenger and now they are going to do a Mopar Charger as well. Especially if gasoline stays at $4 a gallon plus for an extended period of time which it certainly look like it will.

Chrysler has stated time and time again the Challenger is good through 2014 baring any deep nosedive in sales. At that point they will have to do something with it as the current design will have pretty much run its course. If that happens and my finances are still in good shape I will buy a 2014 6 speed and baby it.